SPD Press Release, "Keeping It Real"

November 21, 2007

Daniel Nathan Elliott, 47yoa, of Salisbury was arrested for 2nd Degree Assault, Disorderly Conduct, two counts of Resisting Arrest, and Openly Wear and Carry a Dangerous Weapon. Officers responded to the 300 block of Washington Street for an assault in progress. On arrival officers observed Elliott yelling at the victims from Elliott’s residence. Officers spoke with the victims and witnesses and learned that Elliott tried to pick a fight with the victims as they walked a dog on the street. Elliott pushed one of the victims in the chest and then attempted to strike the other victim with a wooden broom handle. One of the victim’s was able to disarm Elliott of the broom handle. When officers tried to arrest Elliott he pulled away from the officers but was subdued. Elliott was released to the custody of Central Booking. CC#200700038744

Angela Yvette Sturgis, 20yoa, of Salisbury was arrested for Possession with Intent to Distribute Crack Cocaine, two counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Crack Cocaine, and Possession of Crack Cocaine with Intent to Distribute within a School Zone. Vice/Narcotics Unit officers conducted an investigation into ongoing distribution of illegal narcotics in the Smith St area. During this investigation, Sturgis sold crack cocaine to an undercover officer from a residence located in the 600 block of Smith Street. This purchase led to a search warrant being executed at the residence and an additional quantity of crack cocaine was seized. This occurred within 1,000 feet of St Frances De Sales Catholic School. Sturgis was released to the custody of Central Booking.
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Lamont Dean Christopher, Jr, 31yoa, of Salisbury, was arrested for Possession of Marihuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Vice/Narcotics Unit officers were conducting an investigation into the distribution of illegal narcotics in the Delaware Ave area. As result of the investigation a search warrant was obtained and executed in the 400 block of Delaware Avenue. Christopher was arrested when a quantity of suspected marihuana and paraphernalia was located inside of his residence. Christopher was released to the custody of Central Booking.
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Robert Lee Clark, Jr, 33yoa, of Salisbury was arrested for Theft less than $500 and Malicious Destruction of Property over $500. Officers responded to the Twilley Center for a reported suspicious person behind a soda machine. On arrival, officers observed Clark standing in front of a soda machine. When Clark observed officers approaching him, he fled on foot but was detained after a brief chase. A pry bar was located with Clark. Further investigation found that the soda machine had been broken into and an undetermined amount of US Currency in one-dollar bills had been removed. During a search of Clark, a large amount of one-dollar bills were located in his clothing. Clark was released to the custody of Central Booking. CC#200700038898

Darell Marcus Wongus, 20yoa, of Salisbury was arrested for numerous Credit Card Offenses. Officers responded to the Finish Line Store for a subject being detained with a stolen credit card. Investigation by officers found that Wongus had found a credit card that had been dropped on a bathroom floor in a local restaurant. Wongus then used the credit card at various businesses in the Salisbury area. It was at the Finish Line that the use of the card for a purchase had been flagged by the financial institution holding the credit card. Wongus was released to the custody of Central Booking. CC#200700038863

Debra Anne Gramby, 46yoa, of Salisbury was arrested for Possession of Crack Cocaine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Officers were on patrol in the area of RailRoad Avenue and Anne Street. Officers observed Gramby on Anne Street who immediately walked away from the officers as they approached her. Gramby was located a few seconds later and detained. During the investigation, a smoking device used to inhale illegal substances was located. It was also learned that Gramby had two additional outstanding warrants for her arrest. Gramby was released to the custody of Central Booking. CC#200700038672

Randolph George Cottman, 22yoa, of Salisbury was arrested for numerous counts of Burglary, Malicious Destruction of Property, Theft, Conspiracy to commit Burglary and Conspiracy to commit Theft over $500. During an investigation by detectives into numerous residential and commercial burglaries, information was received that Cottman and another individual were involved in the crimes. Based on this information as well as other evidence, a search warrant was obtained for a residence in the 600 block of Liberty Street. During the execution of this warrant, stolen property was located. Cottman was not at the residence during the service of the warrant. However, Cottman was located in Fruitland, Md where he was detained by Fruitland Police Department Officers until the arrival of Salisbury Officers. Cottman was released to the custody of Central Booking. CC#2700038031

Michael Anthony Johnson, 28yoa, of Fruitland, Md was arrested for Theft of Motor Vehicle, Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle, and Theft over $500. Katherine Elizabeth Trower, 33yoa, of Salisbury was arrested for Possession of Crack Cocaine with Intent to Distribute and Theft over $500. Officers were on patrol in the area of E Church Street. Officers observed the driver of a 1990 Cadillac commit a traffic violation and the vehicle was stopped. During the investigation it was learned that the vehicle was reported stolen to the Baltimore City, Md Police Department. The driver (Johnson) and passenger (Trower) were arrested. Further investigation found that Trower had suspected Crack Cocaine in her possession in a sufficient quantity to indicate distribution. Johnson and Trower were released to the custody of Central Booking. CC#200700038788